Housing Crisis Biggest Concern for Londoners

Housing has overtaken transport to become the biggest issue of concern for Londoners, a poll has revealed, as figures showed property prices have soared nearly 18 per cent in a year. The YouGov survey found 55 per cent of adults in the capital said housing should be a priority for Mayor of London Boris Johnson. Fifty-three per cent chose transport, 38 per cent policing, 32 per cent economic development and regeneration, 16 per cent the environment, and six per cent arts and culture. Those who took part in the poll were asked to name up to three issues of concern. Read more on the Evening Standard website.